I create refined textiles that feel wonderful against the skin while also being strong and practical for daily living.

My work uses fine threads and luxury fibers like cashmere, merino, silk, and linen. I value them for softness and drape and love seeking out unusual fibers or yarns that can offer a bit of surprise, such as donegals sprinkled with color, fluffy yak, or smooth vicuña.

I am endlessly fascinated to see what can be made with my hands and how those items become luxurious and practical parts of daily life.

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A display of a plaid scarf on a mannequin bust with another matching plaid fabric hanging on a wall behind him.
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Green plaid scarf with orange, red, navy blue, and light blue stripes draped over a white mannequin.
Brown plaid scarf draped over a white mannequin bust against a plain background.
A two-toned scarf with gray and purple sections and green stripes, draped around a white mannequin bust.
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A multicolored woven scarf with purple, blue, and gray stripes and fringe at the ends, draped around a white mannequin's neck.
A decorative wall hanging made of multiple plaid-patterned fabric pieces in shades of green, gray, black, and orange, mounted on a white wall with a gold-colored rod.
Black scarf with beige and white plaid pattern draped over a mannequin.

About Me

I’m Jennifer Girouard. I live in a small town on the top of a hill in the woods of Southern Vermont.

I weave in a converted garden shed tucked in amongst pine trees and alongside a woodpile that’s home to some lively chipmunks who often peak in through the windows to see what I am up to. It is not unusual to see a bear or fox pass by while I’m working (the bears are awe- and fear-inspiring; I prefer the cute foxes). 

I am also a trained social scientist with experience in arts-based research.

As a longtime embroiderer, I was always fascinated by how much can be accomplished with a little bit of thread and your hands. My passion for textiles made me curious about creating my own fabric to embroider on, which led me to weaving.  I started with a rigid heddle and fell immediately in love.

The items I treasure most are those that come from other weavers, such as the loom that was owned by a lovely older lady who had to stop using it when her eyesight failed. I love finding notes about her projects tucked away in the books she gave me. My shuttles are sometimes labeled with the names of her friends or decorated with smiley faces.  I feel honored to be working with these tools in their lineage.  

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